One more thing....

Yesterday, I listed some things I learned this week while beginning my training program for the RBR...and I left off a VERY important one! So, this will be short and sweet, but I had to make sure I shared it!

So, drum roll.... I learned that I can NOT look too far ahead or it will serve to freak me out! I checked out the training schedule, and on April 10, I will be running 14 miles for a training run! FOURTEEN MILES, people! Right now, I'm sweaty and my face is bright red when I run only ONE!

So, going back to that not looking too far ahead concept... I will focus on today and the week at hand... no farther than that. I think it will aid me in keeping my sanity.... :-)

Hope you all had great Thanksgivings yesterday! My actual "feast" meal is tomorrow, Nov 28, with Drew's side of the family... but I had a nice Thanksgiving meal with Drew, Christian, my sister and mom yesterday! Good times! :-)

Keepin' on - one step at a time!

Angie

Yes, Virginia, I DO have a plan!

Well, folks, I have not been the world's most exciting blogger... life got busy and the blog took a back seat. Sorry! I will probably try for only once or twice a week, so as to keep you hanging on the edge of your seat for my next witty entry!

Ok, not quite...it's really about me not stressing too much about it. I am so excited to have some of my friends and family "following" my blog! I promise to keep you in the know... but it may not be a consistent thing. Just check back once in a while and see what's up. OK?

So, back to the plan... the training guide came out last week Friday and 25K training officially starts on the 29th. I've been doing the first week this week though, and will repeat it starting the 29th. Building the habit of consistency is going to be key for me.

You can check out the guide at this link:
http://www.53riverbankrun.com/uploads/pdfs/2010_training_guide.pdf

So, in this one week, I have already managed to learn a lot. I'll share a couple of these things with you!

1. If I don't get up and do my training first thing, before work, I will NOT do it!

2. I need to GET UP before I turn my alarm off, otherwise I will not get up!

3. I can not run for 20 minutes in the morning and later in the day eat 1 and 1/2 cups of Edy's ice cream. Doesn't add up in a good way.

I didn't say they were life shattering A-ha moments, but little things for me to make a "note to self". :-) Maybe you have some of those same experiences?

For the rest of this week, my exercise plan is as follows:

Thursday - 20 minute run then Turbo Jam 3T DVD for 30 minutes
Friday - 1 mile easy run - then an Ab DVD
Saturday - 2 mile run
Sunday - 1 mile easy run/Ab DVD

Then the 25K training guide kicks in!

I'm feeling pretty blessed tonight! I'm so thankful for health that allows me to undertake this training, for a supportive and encouraging husband who loves me in spite of myself, and for friends and family who believe in me when I don't believe in myself... Thank you!

May you have a blessed Thanksgiving with those you love!

Angie

No phone call......

Well, gang, the Road Warrior committee did not call yesterday and I do not have an interview set up for November 24.

HOWEVER, I am blessed with good health, improving fitness, and the support of friends and family! I have the ability to train on my own and DO THIS THING anyway! :-) I am bummed I wasn't selected as a Road Warrior, but know that I still have it in me to make this happen.

So, the journey has already begun, but it continues now via this blog and some pounding of pavement! I am out to prove to myself that I can accomplish something that today seems impossible. A 25K? Me? Seriously? Yep! I am already anticipating the sense of pride and accomplishment I'll feel on May 8 when I cross the finish line! Expect some tears, as I'm an emotional girl and I can imagine that will be an emotional moment!

Hope you can join me for it on May 8, 2010! :-)

Thanks in advance for the encouragement I know you'll give me!

Angie